Auto Nine Corp. Pocket Partner .22 LR Micro Semi-Auto Pistol – 2.125 in Barrel, 8+1, Two-Tone, 1980s USA
The Auto Nine Corp. Pocket Partner is a micro-size .22 LR semi-auto from the 1980s, made in Parma, Idaho, USA. It uses an internal striker-fired, simple blowback design and offers an 8+1 capacity in a compact, metal-framed package. With a two-tone finish, fixed trench-style sights, and checkered black synthetic grips, this example stands out for its tiny footprint and clean, well-kept condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- Auto Nine Corp. Pocket Partner .22 LR pistol
- 1x 8-round detachable single-column steel magazine (flush base lip; no witness holes)
This Pocket Partner embodies Auto Nine Corporation's ultra-compact approach to the .22 LR semi-auto of its era. The internal striker-fired, simple blowback system keeps the mechanism straightforward while delivering an 8+1 capacity in a very small form factor.
Dimensions are approximately 4.38 in long, 3.0 in high, and 0.88 in wide, with an unloaded weight near 9.25 oz. The barrel measures about 2.125 in. Metal frame and receiver construction, paired with checkered black synthetic grip panels, contribute to a solid, pocketable profile.
The slide is flat-topped with a rear sighting groove that forms a fixed, low-profile sight picture. Rear-only vertical serrations aid manipulation within the compact footprint. The two-tone finish gives the pistol a distinctive look.
Produced in the 1980s in Parma, Idaho, this model sits among the smallest practical .22 LR semi-autos of its time. Its design lineage would later be marketed as the Wilkinson Arms "Sherry," underscoring its place in a unique micro-pistol family.